Firefighter warning after man’s car caught in flood water

Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads during the wet weather which has caused floods in many areas.

Firefighters made the plea after incident this morning which saw three crews called to rescue a man whose car was stuck in more than two feet of water in Little Linford Lane, Little Linford at 10.30am.

Firefighters recommend the following safety tips:

Try to avoid car journeys during the worst of the weather. Take great care when driving at night in areas that you know have flooded on previous occasions.

Always check local traffic reports to see if the route is clear before you make the journey.